- 3 Hours Duration 3 Hours
- 8:00 AM Start Time 8:00 AM
Take a relaxing ferry boat ride from Hollis to Ketchikan, AK and enjoy a delicious meal at the OUR T.E.A.M Café!
IFA Reduces Service to Sunday, Monday, Thursday and Friday for Essential or Critical Travel Only
Schedule Change Advisory:
Please be advised, the IFA is reducing service to 4 days a week for Critical or Essential Travel only. We will sail Sunday, Monday, Thursday and Friday through April 2020. We will depart at our usual times; we’ll depart Hollis at 8:00am and depart Ketchikan at 3:30pm. We have capped our voyage capacity to 40 passengers to allow for proper social distancing, so space is more limited and reservations are recommended. Please check-in early to allow for additional check-in measures. Our Crews and Terminal Agents are using proven sanitation measures recommended by the CDC to prevent the spread of the virus. Your cooperation in following Crew and Agent directions at all times is greatly appreciated. Be safe, travel smart!
Terminals will be closed Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday but Agents are available by phone at 866-308-4848 seven days a week.
Ride with Us Aboard the Inter-Island Ferry!
The Inter-Island Ferry Authority offers daily year-round passenger and vehicle service between our Ketchikan and Hollis, Alaska ports.
The roundtrip originates from Hollis each morning at 8 a.m. and leaves Ketchikan at 3:30 p.m. each afternoon. The one-way ferry ride is 36 miles long and the run time of each sailing is three hours.
We sail every day except New Year’s Day, President’s Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
Ketchikan is located on Revillagigedo Island, and Hollis is located on Prince of Wales Island.
Hollis connects to all major towns on the island by road, and Ketchikan is Alaska’s southern-most city in Southeastern Alaska.
For your comfort, the M/V Stikine and M/V Prince of Wales have an observation lounge, reading room, café, children’s play area and solarium.
One of the Top 5 Things to Do on Prince of Wales Island
It may not be as quick as flying but it is restful. Just sit back and enjoy the view, walk in fresh air, have a nap. It is typically quiet, good snacks (I've not tried a full meal). I usually enjoy the trip so much that I almost regret arriving!
– Cynthia W., TripAdvisor
Love traveling to Ketchikan this way or back to Prince of Wales. The staff is professional and courteous! And the gallery is the the best! Nothing like a big meal to start or finish the day then go up front to take a nap! Keep it up!
– Jan T., TripAdvisor
Very nice views from the forward lounge. The crew were professional, clean cut, and knew their jobs. Multiple play areas on board for kids. Bathrooms were clean and well-maintained. Food from the snack bar was good and reasonably priced for Alaska.
– Craig L., TripAdvisor
As a resident of Prince of Wales Island, I rely on the Inter-Island Ferry for transportation to and from Ketchikan. At certain times of the year - it's the only thing going. The staff and crew are nice people who do their best to make your journey comfortable and safe.
– B.J. P., TripAdvisor